Kampfar, formed in 1994, was born from the ashes of the mighty MOCK, in the… Read Full Bio ↴Kampfar, formed in 1994, was born from the ashes of the mighty MOCK, in the early times of Norwegian Black Metal. The whole idea is to make music inspired by the nordic nature, folklores and myths. 'Kampfar' translates to Odin/Wodan.
After releasing a demo in 1995, their first release was the self-titled EP Kampfar, by Season of Mist in 1996 followed by full length Mellom skogkledde aaser by Malicious Records in 1997. Being a studio band, without spending time on live shows or tours and with no intentions to slow down they released another EP Norse in 1998, and full length Fra underverdenen in 1999 both on Hammerheart Records. Then there were 7 years of studio silence although they began to play their first live shows in 2004.
Signing to Napalm records, they released three full length albums on that label: Kvass (2006), Heimgang (2008), & Mare (2011). All were well received by critics and listeners alike. Thus completed their contract with Napalm.
Their next releases were two singles leading up to their sixth full length album, 2014's Djevelmakt released by Indie Recordings.

Members:
Dolk - Vocals (also drums from '94-'03) (Mock, ex-Gruesome)
Ask (as II13) - Drums, Vocals (ex-Graven Image, ex-Mondvolland, others)
Jon - Bass (Fester, ex-Carpathian Full Moon, ex-Gruesome, many others)
Ole Hartvigsen - Guitars, (ex-Utumno now called Emancer, Mistur)
Ex-members:
Thomas Andreassen - Guitars (also bass from '94-'03)

04.- Svart Og Vondt
Kampfar Lyrics

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Tidan flyter seig og svart
Forbi lykken i de dødes land
Mørke makter vandrer som et stormrår
Over otenneskers verden

Argere enn dauden
Vondt og svart
Svart og vondt er alt

Fra mektige vinder og piskende storm
Arge lysglimt og lange skygger flimrer

Argere enn dauden
Vondt og svart

Fra mektige vinder og piskende storm
Arge lysglimt og lange skygger
Under skarpe skygger fra svarte fjell
Piskende regn i ville stormkast
Isblått som havet trenger kulden seg på

Den sorte fugl er nær
Kun knurr fra motbydelige dyr
Kun død og vemmelse
Arge sorte lidelser

Smerter som lyn
Hovne sår etter grove negler

Ondskapen klorer løs steinene
I den usle horg

Fra et åpen flammehav

Til et glødende mørke
Sakte lukker mørket seg

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kampfar's "Svart Og Vondt" describe a dark and foreboding world where death and suffering are pervasive. The first lines paint a vivid picture of a sluggish, black tide that represents the relentless march of time towards the realm of the dead. The singer seems resigned to their fate, hoping only for happiness in the afterlife. Meanwhile, malevolent forces roam the earth like a thundering storm, bringing chaos and destruction in their wake. The vivid imagery of powerful winds, flashing lightning, and looming shadows only serve to magnify the sense of impending doom.

As the song progresses, the lyrics continue to paint a bleak and unforgiving landscape. The singer describes a world of sharp shadows cast by black mountains and driving rain thrown about by raging storms. The relentless cold and piercing winds turn the ocean into a frozen wasteland while the sound of howling predators fills the air. Scenes of death and horror are everywhere, from the painful sting of cuts and bruises to the black and grotesquely shaped stones of the "horg." The song finally ends with a warning that the darkness has come and that there is no escape.

Line by Line Meaning

Tidan flyter seig og svart
Time flows slowly and dark

Forbl lykken I de dodes land
Remain happy in the land of the dead

Mørke makter vandrer som et stormraar
Dark powers wander like a storm

Over otenneskers verden
Over the world of the Ottennessers

argere enn dauden
More angry than death

Vondt og svart
Painful and black

Svart og vondt er alt
Everything is black and painful

fra mektige vinder og piskende storm
From mighty winds and whipping storms

Arge lysglimt og lange skygger flimrer
Angry flashes of light and long shadows flicker

Under skarpe skygger fra svarte fjell
Under sharp shadows from black mountains

Piskende regn I ville stormkast
Whipping rain in wild gusts